Windows 8 to feature 'fast startup mode'

[sumit05]

Microsoft demos fast boot times in Windows 8 - YouTube

 

[Krow]

That's a boot with a fast SSD and clean install. Real world times with HDDs are likely to be higher. Even then, good to see faster bootups.

 

[thetechfreak]

Well my computer usually boots in half a minute and yes I am patient enough to wait for that much time. But yes its good to see faster boot up times.

 

[Vyom]

If Windows 8 loads without a desktop, that is going to challenge some fundamental concept of anyone's perception towards a computer.

 

[d6bmg]

That's a boot with a fast SSD and clean install. Real world times with HDDs are likely to be higher. Even then, good to see faster bootups.

Yes, its a nice trick of marketing applied in that particular video.